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5. From the Preferences menu select Setup (Figure 9-58).
Figure 9-58
6. From the sub-menu select Ignition (Figure 9-59).
Figure 9-59
The main ignition setup menu opens.
7. Choose an ignition system Type, there are four types of ignition system
choices available.
The basic setup of each Type, are described in the following sections.
– Standard on page 133
– Waste Spark on page 134
– Direct Ignition on page 134
– Other on page 135
It is important that you choose the ignition system type first, as other settings
are dependent on this selection.
Standard
Standard is used for ignition systems with a distributor (Figure 9-60).
1. Enter the Number of Cylinders.
2. Select the Firing Order.
3. Select Plug for Number 1 Trigger setting.
Setup Notes:
– Selecting Coil (for Number 1 Trigger setting) should only be used to supply
an RPM signal when the #1 trigger lead is connected to the coil wire.
– Connect the #1 trigger lead to cylinder #1.
4. Refer to the following sections for additional ignition scope settings:
– Traces (Ignition Scope Trace Setup) on page 135
– Sweep (Ignition Scope Sweep Setup) on page 136
– Trigger (Ignition Scope) on page 137
For common settings within the Preferences menu, see Setup Menu (Preferences)
on page 108.
Figure 9-60
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